One Pot Cheesy Mexican Lentils Black Beans And Rice Recipes

ONE POT CHEESY MEXICAN LENTILS WITH BLACK BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat a large pot or saucepan over medium high heat.
• When the pot is heated spray with cooking oil and add in the onion and garlic.
• Sauté for a couple minutes then add in the brown rice and lentils.
• Add in the vegetable stock, stir and bring to a boil.
• Once boiling, cover and reduce the heat to low.
• Simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until lentils and rice are tender.
• If there is any excess liquid drain it.
• Season the rice and lentils with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin and chipotle powder.
• Add in all of the remaining ingredients except 1/4 cup of the cheese and stir together.
• Heat the mixture until the cheese is melted.
• Top with the remaining cheese and cover with a lid.
• Heat on low until the cheese is melted and the mixture is bubbly.

ONE POT MEXICAN LENTILS AND RICE

Steps:

• Thinly slice 2 onions. Add them to a tablespoon of oil and cook over mediumish heat for 20-40 minutes, stirring regularly. I season them with pinches of salt throughout the caramelization process.
• Roast two tomatoes in a 400F oven for 20-25 minutes.
• Add 1/2 cup of lentils to a heaping cup of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and then let simmer for 10-15 minutes or until most of the water is absorbed. Drain and set aside.
• When the onions are mostly caramelized, add the two roasted tomatoes to a blender or food processor along with 2 chipotles in adobo and 4 garlic cloves. Combine well.
• Set aside some of the caramelized onions for garnish if you want.
• Add 4 cups of stock (or water) and one teaspoon of salt to the caramelized onions. Bring to a boil and then let simmer for a few minutes.
• Add the parboiled lentils, the tomato-chipotle mixture, one cup of rice, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, a pinch of cinnamon, and some freshly cracked pepper. Combine well and then bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed.
• Take a taste for seasoning (I added another 1/2 teaspoon of salt). Remove from heat, cover, and let sit in its own steam for 5-10 minutes.
• Serve immediately and store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

ONE POT CHEESY MEXICAN LENTILS, BLACK BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat a large pot or saucepan over medium high heat. When the pot is heated spray with cooking oil and add in the onion and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes then add in the brown rice and lentils.
• Add in the vegetable stock, stir and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 35-45 minutes, or until the lentils and rice are tender. If there's any excess liquid drain it.
• Season the rice and lentils with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin and chipotle powder. Add in the remaining ingredients except 1/4 cup of the cheese and stir together.
• Heat the mixture until the cheese is melted. Top with the remaining cheese and cover with a lid. Heat on low until the cheese is melted and the mixture is bubbly.

INSTANT POT® CHEESY MEXICAN LENTILS AND RICE

Steps:

• Combine chicken broth, tomatoes, lentils, rice, onion, jalapeno peppers, garlic, taco seasoning, oregano, and cumin in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes.
• Open the lid and stir in 1/2 of the Mexican cheese blend. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top. Put the lid back on top and let sit for 4 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.